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Ocasio-Cortez Tweets About ‘Dark N Stormy’
In citing ‘Cocktails for the Revolution’ in a response to a tweet yesterday, Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted about the ‘Dark n’ Stormy’ drink, saying a ‘world w/o a GreenNewDeal: a Bitter Dark n’ Stormy.” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, who previously worked as a bartender, is the youngest woman... Read more of this article
Swan Among Leaders Attending Bush Funeral
Bermuda’s Sir John Swan will attend the state funeral for George H.W. Bush today [Dec 5], joining current and former American and world leaders in honouring the former president. CNN reported, “Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored with a state funeral on Wednesday, an official gathering that will include current and former presidents... Read more of this article
Swan To Attend President Bush’s Funeral In USA
American leaders will be joined by people from around the world as former President George H.W. Bush is laid to rest this week, with former Premier Sir John Swan set to attend the funeral. Sir John had a decades long friendship with the former U.S. President, and the Bush family invited the island’s elder statesman to attend the invitation only... Read more of this article
Condolence Book For US President George Bush
[Updated] Following the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda is inviting people to leave messages of condolences, with a condolence book to be open from December 3-6 at their location on Middle Road in Devonshire. In 1990, President Bush visited Bermuda along with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to hold... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda’s Thoughts Are With The Bush Family’
Acting Premier Walter Roban has extended condolences on the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, who died late on Friday at age 94, with Minister Roban saying “Bermuda’s thoughts are with the Bush family at this sad time.” In a letter [PDF] to U.S. Consul General to Bermuda Constance Dierman, Acting Premier Walter Roban... Read more of this article
‘Saddened By Passing Of President Bush’
The U.S. Consulate in Bermuda joined those around the world in sending their condolences on the passing of President George H.W. Bush. President Bush, the 41st President of the United States and patriarch of a political dynasty, died on Friday in Houston at age 94. The US Consulate tweeted the photo below, saying: “U.S. Consul General Dierman and... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Mentioned In US Campaign Ad
Karin Housley — the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Minnesota — has accused her Democratic opponent Tina Smith of allegedly ‘hiding her money in a Bermuda tax shelter’ in a new campaign ad. Ms Housley is challenging Senator Tina Smith, Minnesota’s former lieutenant governor, who was appointed to fill the Senate... Read more of this article
NJ Media Report On Green’s JetGate Connection
[Updated] American political consultant Derrick Green‘s ties to the ‘Jetgate’ matter in Bermuda are in the New Jersey news, which follows after Mr Green was hired by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The article — titled “Murphy hired campaign aide who was part of investigation into secret Bermuda bank account” —... Read more of this article
Premier, Deputy Meet With U.S. Representatives
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban traveled to Washington DC, where they held meetings with US Congressional representatives including Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, and Rep. Gwen Moore. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying, “Spoke with @repcleaver about #Bermuda’s role as a global centre... Read more of this article
Bermudian’s Tweet About Cohen Goes Viral
A tweet by Bermudian journalist Clare O’Connor about her negative experience with Michael Cohen went viral, with some 70,000 reactions on the social media network. After President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to multiple charges, Ms O’Connor, an accomplished journalist who works in the United States,... Read more of this article
OBA Hired US Politician As Consultant
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance reportedly hired New York Assemblyman Michael Blake, paying him between $20,000 and $50,000 in 2017 for work with “communications strategy.” This is according to a story in the Daily News, which said, “Blake, who’s considered a rising star in Democratic Party circles, has a side job working as a ‘consultant’... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier Holds Meetings In Washington
Premier David Burt traveled to Washington DC, where he attended meetings with a number of US politicians including Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Brian Mast, Rep. G.K Butterfield, Rep. James Clyburn, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Sheila Jackson, Stacey Plaskett, and Rep. Val Butler Demmings. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Great to catch up with... Read more of this article
